Tracker 4x4 L4-1590cc 1.6L (1993)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Inspection
1.
Clean and inspect all ball and roller bearings and races, including race in housing.
2.
Inspect pitman shaft bushings in gear housing and end cover. If bushings are worn excessively, replace.
3.
It is advisable to replace pitman shaft grease seal in housing to avoid possible leakage of lubricant. Seal must be installed with feather edge toward
inside of housing.
4.
Inspect pitman shaft for wear or pits in bearing races, which would require replacement of shaft.
5.
Check shaft for straightness.
6.
Inspect teeth of ball nut and pitman shaft. If scored or excessively worn it is advisable to replace both parts to insure proper mating of teeth.
7.
Check serration of pitman shaft; if twisted replace shaft.
8.
Check fit of pitman shaft adjusting screw and shim in slot in end of pitman shaft. With shim in place, screw head must be free to turn in slot with
zero to .002 inch end play. If endplay is excessive, selectively fit a new shim, which are available in four different thicknesses.
